QUAER TIRES THOMAS TRAVIS HELENA, MONT. AD SIGNFeatured in this lot is this Quaer Tires Thomas Travis Helena, Mont. ad sign circa mid 1900's. The sign features a wonderfully and professionally crafted metal construction that shows black bordering with a off white fiedlt and reads as follows: Thomas Travis 37 S. Main St. Helena, Mont. - Quaer Tires - Tempered Rubber - "Mile Cheaper". The condition of this advertising sign is good with some patina to the outside and back of the sign with some oxidation to the corners of the sign but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of this advertising sign is 11 1/2" x 32 1/2" (the length is the entire sign, both pieces). The collective weight of this sign is U6oz.
PAIR DREXEL TRAVIS COURT MAHOGANY CORNER CABINETS: Bow front classical styled china cabinets. Greek key molding, curved front with 2 glass doors over drawer over 2 doors. 70'' h. x 35'' x 20 3/4''.
PAUL BOUGH TRAVIS (AMERICAN, 1891 - 1975) 20" x 29" image size Bull and Picador, 1953. Watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right corner, matted under conservation glass in black and gold tone frame, overall 31 ½" x 39 ½".
210. Paul Bough Travis (American, 1891-1975)
"Waves Crashing Against Shore". Watercolor on paper, signed "Paul Travis" on the lower left corner, dated 1962. Framed in a black wood frame; matted. Image measures approx. 8-1/4" x 16-1/4", framed overall approx. 16-3/4" x 24-3/4".
200/400 Sold: $379.50
226. Paul Bough Travis (American, 1891-1975)
"Waves Crashing Against Shore". Watercolor on paper, signed "Paul Travis" on the lower left corner, dated 1962. Framed in a black wood frame; matted. Image measures approx. 8-1/4" x 16-1/4", framed overall approx. 16-3/4" x 24-3/4".
200/400 Sold: $264.50
139. Paul Bough Travis (American, Cleveland School, 1891-1975 )
A charcoal study on paper of a portrait of "John", signed in the lower right corner, dated 1930 and 11/26, matted in a French lined mat, not framed, sight size 15" x 11", with matting overall 22-1/4" x 18".
100/200 Sold: $97.75
Paul Bough Travis (American 1891-1975) "Amboise 1917". Mixed media on paperboard framed under glass signed in pencil titled and dated in lower right corner with frame overall apprx. 23" x 17".
Paul Travis had a retrospective of works at the Cleveland Artists' Foundation in 2002. He was a well-known Cleveland artist and art teacher who's works often depict scenes from the many countries to which he traveled.
Paul Bough Travis (American 1891-1975) "Waves Crashing Against Shore". Watercolor on paper signed "Paul Travis" on the lower left corner dated 1962 matted and framed in a black wood frame overall apprx. 16-3/4" x 24-3/4".
PAIR OF FRAMED ANTIQUE BLUE & WHITE TILESunmarked Provenance: The Estate of Arnold and Joan Travis Condition: each with a loss to corner on verso each 4 7/8 inches square; the frames 7 x 7 inches square Condition:
Drexel New Travis Court Collection server, c. 1940s, mahogany, rectangular with chamfered front corners, pull-out butler's tray over tandem short drawers over one long drawer over swing-out cabinet doors containing mid shelf, brass drop pendants and stamped oval escutcheons with swing bails, right hand short drawer fitted with silverware compartments and stamped with company name, stenciled "353-3P, New Travis Court Collection by Drexel, Dec. 49" verso, original auction sticker, expected surface wear including light alligatoring, 33 1/4" h. x 36" w. x 18" d. [PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE]
PAUL BOUGH TRAVIS (AMERICAN, 1891 - 1975) 20 ?" x 28 ½" "Maharaja's Hunting Party", 1959. Watercolor on paper, signed and dated twice on the front lower right corner, signed, titled, and dated verso, hinged to foam core under conservation glass in decorative wood frame, overall 30 ¾" x 38".
141. Paul Bough Travis (American, 1891-1975)
Watercolor painting by Cleveland based artist Paul B. Travis is entitled "Village Scene with Figures". Abstracted view of a village in bright green, blue and red. Image size is apprx 11-3/4" H x 16" W. With mat and frame this watercolor measures apprx 16" H x 19" W. Signed "Paul B. Travis" in lower right corner.
300/400 Sold: $149.50
Paul Bough Travis (American 1891-1975) Hands. Ink and gouache on paper inscribed "Paul B. Travis 1949 Hon. Men. Canton O" at the lower left corner mounted onto matboard and framed in a silver metal frame under glass overall 30-1/4" x 33".
Paul B. Travis watercolor: Paul B. Travis (American 1891-1975)- ''Evening''- watercolor on paper, 1955, signed and dated Paul Travis 1/19/1955 lower left, also signed, dated and titled verso, a few pinholes in the corners otherwise very good condition. 21 x 28 1/4''
PAUL BOUGH TRAVIS (AMERICAN, 1891-1975) 21 ½" x 28" "Ancient Fish", 1953. Mixed media on Whatman drawing board, signed and dated both lower right and lower left corners, in black wood frame, overall 26 ½" x 32 ½".
PAIR OF FRAMED ANTIQUE BLUE & WHITE TILESunmarked Provenance: The Estate of Arnold and Joan Travis Condition: each with a loss to corner on verso each 4 7/8 inches square; the frames 7 x 7 inches square Condition:
162. Paul Bough Travis (American, 1891-1975)
Lithograph, entitled "Pygmies Hunting Elephants". Signed in pencil Paul B. Travis '73. Title is located in lower left corner. Image size apprx 22" x 16-3/8", overall with frame apprx 31-7/8" x 36".
500/700 Sold: $230.00
111. Painting Signed Newman (Ca. 20th Century)
"Mrs. Eva Travis". Oil on canvas, signed "Newman '70" on the lower right corner. Two ladies with black umbrellas taking a walk. Image aprox. 27-1/2" x 21-1/2", framed overall approx. 34-1/2" x 28-1/2.
100/200 Sold: $46.00
Three Edouard Travies prints (French, 1809-1865), large folio birds: Le Foudi…Le Drongo huppe, 16-5/8 x 23-1/8 in., 2-5/8 in. vertical tear on right edge; Le Rossignol…, 16-5/8 x 23-5/8 in., loss to lower right corner, water stains; Le Grimpereau de Muraille, 16-5/8 x 23-1/4 in., each signed in stone "Edouard Travies", published by Ledot, Paris, printed by E. Gambart & Co., London, 1857, hand-colored lithographs with gum arabic on paper, unframed. Tape residue at edge verso, creases at corners, foxing, toning. Walter C. Barnwell Collection
AN ANTIQUE RECONSTRUCTION ERA MAP, "KOSSE & SCOTT'S MAP...AN ANTIQUE RECONSTRUCTION ERA MAP, "Kosse & Scott's Map of the City of Houston and Environs," 1867, hand colored engraving on paper, compiled and drawn by Theo. Kosse, Civil Engineer, "With Advertising assistance Mess. Will Powers, Geo. H. Bringhurst, Surveyor, W.R. Baker...," showing the five wards of Houston subdivided into resident housing lots; White Oak and Buffalo Bayou meander through the city, recognizable street names like Pease, Leeland, Richmond, Travis, Milam, Congress, Franklin, Preston, Prairie and Texas Streets are laid around the Courthouse, with areas yet undeveloped labeled by their land owners names such as H.H. Allen, Bush, T.M. Anderson, F.A. Rice, H.H. Milby, Onderdonk, Branard, Kirkland, Kuhlman; southern third ward with unusual hand written in pencil "Emancipation Lands," a single notation for a City Hospital, four railroad lines in the city include Texas & New Orleans; Houston & Texas Central; Galveston, Houston & Henderson; and Houston & Brazoria; south of the bayous are City, Episcopal, Masonic and Catholic Cemeteries; the map bordered by lattice rocaille and Texas Star medallions interspersed by engraved early Houston portrait medallions of A.C. Allen, T.M. Bagby, J.S. Holeman, and F. R. Lubbock, Sam L. Allen, W.R. Baker, T.W. House, W.J. Hutchins, and engravings of notable architectural landmarks of the Wm. J. Hutchins and E.H. Cushing residences, Hutchins Corner, Houston Academy, Christ's Episcopal Church, Perkin's Corner, Morris Building, Court House, the Old Capitol and the corner at Main & Commerce streets, in the lower right corner a reference chart denotes local hotels, schools, churches and the firehouse. 49" x 36" Note: The unusual hand penciled inscriptions suggest that lands in Houston were bought and sold rapidly during Reconstruction, and it could be suggested that the present map was likely used to maintain a clear idea of the most up to date land ownership. The "Emancipation Lands," penciled in area, if period to the map, likely predates the 1872 known establishment of modern day Emancipation Park in Houston Texas' historic Third Ward. In a comparison to a later map from 1869 by W.E. Wood, the later map shows that the names Kohlman and Steenberg are printed within the map (the same penciled in names off Hadley St in the present 1867 map), however Emancipation Park is concealed by border engravings. This curious difference, though small, suggests an important historical consideration for Houstonians. The deed records also reflect a concentrated effort between elders of Trinity Methodist Church and Jack Yates to establish the park before the known 1872 date. The efforts of the recently freed slaves in establishing the park immediately after the Civil War is an important connection for modern Texans to recognize as a unique and immensely historically important contribution to the Houston community that has existed in perpetuity since the park was established. Maps of this significance and rarity are something to take note of, as they reveal a great deal of knowledge, otherwise yet uncovered. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas.
Condition:
Fine hand coloring and pencil inscriptions and markings, creasing as issued, waves, bends, wrinkles and crinkling of paper, some toning, tape and or tape residue, minor holes and losses, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY DINING TABLE WITH THREE LEAVES, "New Travis Court Collection" by Drexel Furniture Co., mid-20th century, having rectangular top with rounded corners and standing on six square tapering legs. Dimensions: 30"H x 44"W x 64"L + three 12" leaves = 100" extended length.
PAIR DREXEL TRAVIS COURT MAHOGANY CORNER CABINETS: Bow front classical styled china cabinets. Greek key molding, curved front with 2 glass doors over drawer over 2 doors. 70'' h. x 35'' x 20 3/4''.
1950 BOWMAN FOOTBALL CARDS: Elroy ''Crazy Legs'' Hirsch was a Hall of Fame player for the Los Angeles Rams. This card is off-center and does have impressions running horizontally mid-card and lower edge margin. There is a ding in the lower-right corner, and upper-left corner is imperfect. Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Dante Lavelli Bowman football card shows excellent centering and decent corners. There are two impressions, one in the upper-left corner and one in the lower-right corner. Overall sharp card that should grade well. Tom Fears, Glenn Davis, Dick Huffman, Fred Naumetz, Robert Reinhardt, Dick Hoerner, Jack Zilly, Tom Kalmanir. Two Joe Muha cards, two Al Wisert cards, two Clyde Scott cards, two Walter Barnes cards, two Tommy Thompson cards, two Vic Sears cards, Pete Pihos, two Frank Kilroy cards. 1) Tony Adamle, decent centering and corners; 2) Ken Carpenter, good centering, decent corners; 3) Two Jim Martin cards, both with exceptional centering and decent corners; 4) Lou Rymkus, off-center and okay corners; 5) Dub Jones, off-center, okay corners. Paul Salata, Emil Sitko, Ed Carr, Norm Standlee, Bill Johnson, Knox Ramsey, Gail Bruce. Donald Doll, John Greene, Wallace Triplett, Joe Watson, Dan Sandifer, Cloyce Box, John Panelli, Doak Walker. Earl Murray, Robert Nowaskey, Bob Kelly, Richard Barwegen, Bill Leonard, Chett Mutryn, Barry French, Adrian Burk, Billy Stone. George Taliaferro, Claude Young, Bob Mann, John Rauch, Sam Tamburo, Martin Ruby, Lowell Tew, Barney Poole. William Fischer, Charley Trippi, William Blackburn, John Cochran, Ventan Yablonski, Frank Tripucka, Thomas Wham, Gerrard Ramsey, Marlin Harder. George Thomas, Al Demao, Rob Goode, Hugh Taylor, Joe Tereshinski, Frank Spaniel, Bill Dudley, Howie Livingston, Harry Olinsky. Val Jansante, Robert Tinsley, Elbert Nickel, Bob Gage, Frank Sinkovitz, Howard Hartley, Jerry Shipkey, Darrell Hogan. George Connor, George Gulyanics, Bob Perina, Bill Wightkin, Ken Kavanaugh, Clyde Turner, Jim Keane, Fred Morrison, Washington Serini. Larry Coutre, Walt Schlinkman, Al Baldwin, Larry Craig, Billy Grimes, Tobin Rote, Clayton Tonnemaker, Paul Burris, Dick Wildung. DeWitt Coulter, Travis Tidwell, Joe Scott, Gene Roberts, Bill Swiacki, Eddie Price, Ray Poole, Dick Hensley, Jim White.
211. Paul Bough Travis (American, 1891-1975)
"Angry Tiger", finished 1955. Gouache on paper, signed "Paul Travis" on the lower left corner and inscribed on back of paper. Framed and matted under glass. Image size approx. 19-1/2" x 25-1/2", framed overall approx. 27" x 33". Paul Travis was a leading artist in his native Ohio. He studied art at Cleveland School of Art, served in the Army in World War I, and remained in Europe for several years where he taught art at American universities. In 1920, he returned to Ohio to teach at the Cleveland School, renamed in 1940 the Cleveland Institute of Art, and remained there until 1948. In 1927, he traveled extensively in Africa and used that subject matter for many years in his painting.
2,800/3,500 Sold: $1,500.75
223. Paul Bough Travis (American/Cleveland School, 1891 - 1975)
"Amboise, 1917". Mixed media on paper, framed under glass, signed in pencil, titled and dated in lower right corner, 19" x 13-1/2" image size, with frame 23" x 17". Travis had a retrospective of works at the Cleveland Artists' Foundation in 2002. He was a well-known Cleveland artist and art teacher, who's works often depict scenes from the many countries to which he traveled.
300/500 Sold: $184.00
FEDERAL STYLE MAHOGANY CORNER CABINET, Drexel, Furniture Co., "New Travis Court Collection," mid 20th century, the curved front divided into two sections: top with mahogany shelves behind a pair of curved glass doors; base with drawer over a pair of plain mahogany panel doors and molded base. Dimensions: 69.75" H x 35" W.
297. Paul Bough Travis (American, Cleveland School, 1891-1975)
"Tiger and Elephant Caravan". Lithograph on paper, signed in the stone at the lower right corner, matted, not framed, paper size 13-1/2" x 18".
50/100 Sold: $34.50
DREXEL TRAVIS COURT MAHOGANY CORNER CABINET: Greek key molding curved front with 2 glass doors over drawer over 2 doors. 70'' h. x 35 /8'' x 20 3/4''.CONDITION: Scuffing along base.
Decamps (Gabriel Alexandre) Grands Sauteurs slightly spotted § David (Jules) "Tenez messieurs voici trois muscades." margins stained affecting top right corner § Traviès de Villiers (Charles Joseph) Bonne aventure browned § Grandville (J.J.) and E. Forest. [Louis Philippe as a juggler]; Mr. Bosco prestidigitateur browned split repaired § Anon. Grands Exercises de Prestidigitation slightly browned and spotted (La Caricature plate 15 55 129 223 467 and 495) all featuring Louis Philippe approximately 260mm. by 335mm. [Paris 1830-1835] (6)
PAIR OF BOWFRONT CORNER CABINETSMahogany, 20th c.Travis Court by Drexel Furniture Co. label76" x 36" x 20"
Four Edouard Travies prints (French, 1809-1865): Macedoines, signed in stone "Edouard Travies", 10-1/8 x 14-3/8 in., paper tape verso, three large tears, creases, corner losses; three after Travies by De Larue for A. Godard: La Huppe et le Guepier, 10-1/8 x 13-1/4 in.; Le Baltimore et le laseur d'Amerique, 10-1/8 x 13-1/8 in.; Le Pape male et femelle, 10-1/8 x 13-1/8 in., hand-colored lithographs on paper, unframed. Two with pencil inscriptions, small edge tears, stains, handling grime, foxing, toning.
Paul B. Travis oil: Paul B. Travis (American 1891-1975)- ''Congo Jungle''- oil on masonite, 1944, signed and dated lower right (faded), minor abrasion in upper left corner. 23 x 35''
AN ANTIQUE RECONSTRUCTION ERA MAP, "Kosse & Scott's Map of the City of Houston and Environs, " 1867, : AN ANTIQUE RECONSTRUCTION ERA MAP, "Kosse & Scott's Map of the City of Houston and Environs, " 1867, hand colored engraving on paper, compiled and drawn by Theo. Kosse, Civil Engineer, "With Advertising assistance Mess. Will Powers, Geo. H. Bringhurst, Surveyor, W. R. Baker. , " showing the five wards of Houston subdivided into resident housing lots; White Oak and Buffalo Bayou meander through the city, recognizable street names like Pease, Leeland, Richmond, Travis, Milam, Congress, Franklin, Preston, Prairie and Texas Streets are laid around the Courthouse, with areas yet undeveloped labeled by their land owners names such as H. H. Allen, Bush, T. M. Anderson, F. A. Rice, H. H. Milby, Onderdonk, Branard, Kirkland, Kuhlman; southern third ward with unusual hand written in pencil "Emancipation Lands, " a single notation for a City Hospital, four railroad lines in the city include Texas & New Orleans; Houston & Texas Central; Galveston, Houston & Henderson; and Houston & Brazoria; south of the bayous are City, Episcopal, Masonic and Catholic Cemeteries; the map bordered by lattice rocaille and Texas Star medallions interspersed by engraved early Houston portrait medallions of A. C. Allen, T. M. Bagby, J. S. Holeman, and F. R. Lubbock, Sam L. Allen, W. R. Baker, T. W. House, W. J. Hutchins, and engravings of notable architectural landmarks of the Wm. J. Hutchins and E. H. Cushing residences, Hutchins Corner, Houston Academy, Christ's Episcopal Church, Perkin's Corner, Morris Building, Court House, the Old Capitol and the corner at Main & Commerce streets, in the lower right corner a reference chart denotes local hotels, schools, churches and the firehouse. 49" x 36" Note: The unusual hand penciled inscriptions suggest that lands in Houston were bought and sold rapidly during Reconstruction, and it could be suggested that the present map was likely used to maintain a clear idea of the most up to date land ownership. The "Emancipation Lands, " penciled in area, if period to the map, likely predates the 1872 known establishment of modern day Emancipation Park in Houston Texas' historic Third Ward. In a comparison to a later map from 1869 by W. E. Wood, the later map shows that the names Kohlman and Steenberg are printed within the map (the same penciled in names off Hadley St in the present 1867 map), however Emancipation Park is concealed by border engravings. This curious difference, though small, suggests an important historical consideration for Houstonians. The deed records also reflect a concentrated effort between elders of Trinity Methodist Church and Jack Yates to establish the park before the known 1872 date. The efforts of the recently freed slaves in establishing the park immediately after the Civil War is an important connection for modern Texans to recognize as a unique and immensely historically important contribution to the Houston community that has existed in perpetuity since the park was established. Maps of this significance and rarity are something to take note of, as they reveal a great deal of knowledge, otherwise yet uncovered. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas. Condition Fine hand coloring and pencil inscriptions and markings, creasing as issued, waves, bends, wrinkles and crinkling of paper, some toning, tape and or tape residue, minor holes and losses, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS. "
PAUL TRAVIS WATERCOLORPaul Travis (American 1891-1975)- ''Landscape''- watercolor on paper, 1957, signed and dated Paul Travis 1957 lower left in pencil, titled in pencil on verso, creasing, minor loss in lower right corner. 19 1/2 x 25 3/4''